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Permits allow purchaser to take any deer, in addition to any other permit they may havePRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has announced that two Commission Big Game permits have yet to be sold. Each year, seven such permits are awarded through a drawing by the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to conservation organizations ... Read More


Assistance with equipment and license purchasing available; application deadline Aug. 1MANHATTAN —The Riley County Fish and Game Association, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), and Tuttle Creek Lake Corps of Engineers are seeking participants for their 8th annual youth/handicapped deer hunt, which will be held Sept. 11 and 12. You ... Read More


Labor Day weekend event for youth and novice huntersST. MARYS — The Westar Energy Green Team will host a dove hunt for youth and novice hunters at Jeffrey Energy Center, north of St. Marys, on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-6. Hunts will be held on cut sunflower or wheat stubble, guided by volunteers in the early morning or late afternoon. Shells, ... Read More


Shotgun, archery shooting, fishing, shotgun giveaway highlight eventELLSWORTH — On Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon, youth 17 and younger and accompanying adults are invited to participate in a free day of target shooting and outdoor activities sponsored by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, K-State Research and Extension, Smoky Hill Rive ... Read More


Both Fall River and Cross Timbers State Park visitors affectedTORONTO — Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) staff at Cross Timbers and Fall River state parks have alerted the public that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) has lowered both Fall River and Toronto reservoirs for repair of the lakes’ dams. Both lakes are currently 2 ... Read More


Open for reservation year-round, cabins offer comfortable accommodations for anglers and huntersPRATT -— The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced the opening of two new fee cabins at Kingman State Fishing Lake, 7 miles west of Kingman on U.S. Highway 54. The two modern fee cabins overlook the lake, and the area charges ... Read More


Celebrations taper off in fall, but several mild-weather events remainPRATT — October is one of the most consistently pleasant months in the Sunflower State, and as the weather cools, Kansas state park staff plan end-of-season events. Several special events are on the calendar for October, including dog field trials, equestrian rides, fishing ... Read More


Celebration and rededication of Toronto Lake in southeastern KansasTORONTO — On Oct. 16, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE), Tulsa District, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will hold a 50th anniversary celebration and rededication of Toronto Reservoir in southeast Kansas.The celebration, which is free and open to the ... Read More


December and January hunts for youth who have never harvested a deer; application deadline Nov. 2ST. MARYS — On Dec. 1-12 and Jan. 1-9, 2011, Westar Energy's Green Team will offer guided deer hunts at Jeffrey Energy Center near St. Marys. The hunts are for youth 12 years and older who have not harvested a deer. Youth must be accompanied by a p ... Read More


KDWP offers latest information directly to your email; share with friendsPRATT — Are you currently subscribing (free) to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) weekly email news package? If so, you’re receiving the latest information on outdoor activities right in the comfort of your home. But are you keeping the information to you ... Read More